Memorable moment: Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
This ‘memorable moment’ snapshot taken at the Halema’uma’u observation point at the Jaggar Museum in Volcano National Park Hawaii will always make me …
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in one day
Visiting a live volcano has been on my bucket list for years, and 2015 was the year I could strike it off, …
SUP Yoga at Waikoloa Beach
I’ve tried lots of types of yoga in the past – Hatha, Iyengar, Bikram, Ashtanga, power…but I had never before thought to …
Sunset Luau at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort
A setting sun, palm trees, floral leis and the sounds of ukelele – these are all the cliches of a Hawaiian holiday. …
Hawaii honeymoon – then and now
In August 1967, my parents stopped over in Hawaii on their honeymoon, en route from Scotland to a new life in Australia. …
Memorable moment – Punalu’u black sand beach, Hawaii
Discovering a sea turtle basking on the intensely black sands of Punalu’u Beach made for a totally memorable experience in a huge …
Books set in Hawaii
This post is part of an occasional series where I provide a list of novels or memoirs set in a few of …
Planning a first-time trip to Hawaii
Later this year, I’ll be going to Hawaii for just over a week. In this post I outline some of the process of planning a first-time …
